This overview of the Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F paired with the Aimpoint COA is focused as a possible law enforcement duty pistol. Because if you’re carrying a pistol for the job, the question isn’t “Should I run a dot?” anymore. The real questions when looking at a duty pistol with ...
Whenever I see a news headline detailing the “arsenal” police found when making an arrest, I tend to cringe. As someone who works with guns for a living, I go through my fair share of ammo. I’ve got more random mismatched rounds in half-empty boxes — ammo I don’t even own guns for anymo...
During the morning of March 24, 1945, more than 9,000 men of the US 17th Airborne Division landed behind German lines on the east side of the Rhine. While the Wehrmacht was in deep trouble, many of their units remained effective, and any available Panzers could pose a significant threat to the fr...
If you live the EDC (Every Day Carry) lifestyle, you’re always looking for something better. When it comes to holsters, that “something better” usually boils down to three things: comfort, retention and versatility. At least, that’s what I’m always chasing. Recently, I became aware of t...
Before I had kids, my every day carry (EDC) setup was rather minimal. My pockets held my daily-use tools (such as a knife, flashlight, wallet and phone), while my waistband held my pistol. If something didn’t see frequent use, it didn’t make the cut. At that point, my EDC was built entirely a...
The internet is absolutely lousy with stories of bad gun store clerks. I’m sure you’ve heard the tropes before: the owner who’s too busy chatting with his buddies to make a sale, the counter commando who denigrates every brand but one, and the fella that wants to get $2,000 for a clapped-ou...
Every gun writer keeps a mental list of firearms they'd shoot exactly once and never need to shoot again, mostly out of morbid curiosity rather than any real desire to own one. One such gun I recently crossed off my bucket list is the Armsel Striker , which has sat near the top o...
Some 650 to 950 rounds per minute. That is the exact mathematical formula required to turn an enemy formation’s fighting spirit into a desperate desire to simply survive. The United States military has spent decades crafting and perfecting this formula and has ensured its fighting men and women...
In today’s article, Beyond Seclusion reviews the new Springfield Kuna chambered for the .40-caliber cartridge. Developed specifically for international law enforcement use, this PDW is now being offered to U.S. citizens looking for a bit more thump than the 9mm offers. The firearm used in t...
The 68-page report, released July 31, looked at allegations that commissioners violated the Public Records Act, the Open Public Meetings Act and were essentially too cozy with organizations which oppose department policies.